Purge Snorkel - These snorkels allow ease of clearing the snorkel of water.
There is a one way valve at the bottom of the snorkel, so less air is used to clear
it.

Semi Dry Snorkel - At the top of the snorkel, many manufacturers offer a
"deflector" type device that discourages water from entering the snorkel.

Dry Snorkel - There is only one 100% dry snorkel on the market, the Oceanic
Ultra-Dry Snorkel. It has a patented self regulating valve that senses the difference
in weight between air and water, so the snorkel top "shuts off" when submerged and
automatically "opens up" when you surface. It is a fail safe and time tested device
that allows a snorkeler or diver the benefit from never having to clear a snorkel
of water when it is in use. This snorkel is guaranteed to be 100% dry

Snorkeling Masks

The function of the mask is to provide a window to your underwater world, by creating
air space between the diver’s eyes and the water. This air space allows you
to see clearly underwater. There are many types of masks, many with options that
make the mask easier to use. The most important part in selecting a mask is comfort
and fit. Make sure that the mask has a good seal to your face and fits well. If
it does not seal to your face properly the mask will leak. Options like a clear
silicone skirt offer the advantage of being translucent, allowing for light penetration
and creating a more open feeling. Black silicone is the preference for some hunters
and cave divers because it eliminates any light penetration from the sides and allows
the diver to focus solely on what is in front of him or her, therefore, eliminating
any distractions. Low volume masks are easier to clear because of the smaller air
space. Large masks can have side windows that allow more peripheral vision.

Masks without purges are great for scuba diving and snorkeling. These simple masks
are available with one or two windows. Some models even have side windows which
allow more light into the mask. They are available in a range of accent colors and
many have either clear or solid black silicone skirts.

These snorkeling and diving masks are similar to the masks above with one important
feature. They have a purge valve. The purge valve is a one way valve typically located
in the nose pocket of the mask. If water enters the mask, the diver needs only to
press the mask against their face, look downward and exhale through their nose to
displace the water out. These easy to use dive masks are also available with one
or two windows with some models even having side windows which allow more light
into the mask. They are available in a range of accent colors and many have either
clear or solid black silicone skirts.

Many snorkeling and diving masks are available with optical lenses and will solve
the problem of having to wear contacts or diving without your sight correction.
With optical lenses installed in your mask you will be able to enjoy diving without
worrying about loosing your contacts or struggling to see the underwater sights.
Optical lenses can be installed for near sightedness (minus diopters) and far sightedness
(positive diopters). For those who just need some help reading the gauges, Bifocal
lens are available for many masks.

Full Face Diving Masks cover the diver’s entire face and have some special
features. Using a full face mask allows the diver to breathe from both the mouth
and nose, has less fatigue because the diver does not have to bite down on a mouth
piece in during the dive. They are excellent for colder water, do not require defogging
and are almost impossible to flood. With the addition of a communication system
you can even talk underwater to other divers.

Swim goggles are NOT designed for snorkeling or scuba diving because they do not
cover the nose area and have no way of equalizing the air space around the eyes
as you descend under the water. They are perfect for swimming or any activity at
or above the surface of the water.

Don't end up having to end your dive because of a broken mask strap or a mask that
constantly fogs up. Mask accessories include everything a diver needs for their
mask. We have mask straps, mask bags, defog solution, strap covers and many other
accessories you might need.

After you have found the perfect mask read up on how to prep your mask here.

Snorkeling Fins

Snorkeling fins are simply extensions of your feet. The purpose of the fin is to
increase the foot's effective propelling surface, enabling the diver to move more
efficiently and with greater thrust through the water. There are many snorkel and
scuba fins available on the market today and they can be grouped into the following
four categories:

Adjustable Strap Fins
Adjustable strap fins or also known as open heel fins allow the diver a wider range
of options such as using either adjustable straps or spring straps along with the
use various kinds of thermal protection. These fins tend to be the favorite
among scuba divers. Allowing the usage of dive boots, these fins can be worn
in any thermal climate. Open Heel fins tend to be larger than Full Foot fins,
to compensate for the drag created by wearing scuba equipment and bulkier exposure
suits.

Full Foot Fins
These full foot fins are popular among snorkelers and divers in warm water because
they are lighter in weight and tend to be smaller than the traditional open heel
fins mentioned above. Since they do not require any thermal protection on your feet
your foot can slip right into the foot pocket with ease.

Long Blade Free Diving
Fin
Long Blade Free Diving Fins are considerably longer than traditional scuba diving
fins and have a similar foot design like the full foot fins above. These long blade
freediving fins are geared towards freedivers who need short quick bursts of speed
with a lot of power.

Force Fins
Force Fins were created by fin designer Bob Evans and are designed to be incredibly
efficient by utilizing special materials and designs. With a wide array of styles,
Force Fin offers fins for everyone from snorkelers, scuba divers, technical divers
and commercial divers.